The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09076·Announced 2008-12-23

Woodstock Percussion Recalls Calypso Steel Drums for Lead Paint Violation

Woodstock Percussion is recalling about 2,800 Calypso Steel Drums because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (lead) in a product accessible to children, and the source explicitly states no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Woodstock Percussion Inc. is recalling approximately 2,800 Calypso Steel Drums. The recall is due to the surface paint on the drums containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The drums are made of steel, feature red-painted sides, and include a black-painted drum pan with silver markings. Each rim is stamped with a #5 or #6, though not all drums with this stamp are affected.

These toy musical instruments were sold nationwide via mail order catalogues, websites, and retail stores between December 2006 and December 2007 for prices ranging from $50 to $100. The drums were manufactured in Trinidad and Tobago. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled steel drums away from children. To obtain a replacement drum and a $5 credit or payment, consumers can return the product to Woodstock Percussion. For more information, consumers may contact Woodstock Percussion toll-free at (866) 543-2848, email [email protected], or visit www.woodstockpercussion.com.

The recalled product

Product
Calypso Steel Drums
Manufacturer
Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
2,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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